Hello and Welcome to our School Family! – We are a PreK – 8th grade Catholic school with about 370+ students and located in Elmwood Park, IL. Please watch our virtual tours, created by our very own bilingual students, and as many interview videos that may interest you – Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 School Year for Returning and New Families is available NOW! – For your convenience, please pre-register online! – Keep in mind many spaces fill up quickly and we want to make sure you are part of the wonderful year ahead – Please share this information with any interested families you know and check it out yourself!

St. Celestine School is very excited to announce the upcoming Catholic Schools Week events, which are shared in the list below and in additional flyers in this week’s Brown Envelope… – On Sunday, January 25, we will have an Early Childhood Information Session at 9:30 am, Family Mass at 11 am – Students who come in uniform and check in with their teacher at Mass will receive an out-of-uniform pass. This special Mass is being celebrated by Cardinal Cupich, and Open House from 12 pm to 2 pm – Come see all of the amazing, exciting, and interesting things happening at St. Celestine School!… – Monday, January 26 – The Future’s Looking Bright!… – Tuesday, January 27 – We Are Family!… – Wednesday, January 28 – We Rock Around the Clock!… – Thursday, January 29 – We are the Champions!… – Friday, January 30 – We’re Having the Time of Our Lives!… – Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is ongoing. Please note that after January 23, 2026, the registration fee increases to $125. Please also note that there may be grades where space is limited and securing a spot now is advised… – And More…

Check our School Calendar to see all school events.

Come find our about our excellent Early Childhood Program at St. Celestine School on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm – Listen to the teachers in Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade as they provide information and are ready to answer your questions – Take a tour of the classrooms – Learn about how to register for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Join us for a School Fundraiser at D’Agostino’s on Thursday, January 15 from 5 to 8 pm – The restaurant is located at 3131 Thatcher Avenue in River Grove, IL 60171 – 15% of the proceeds will be donated to St. Celestine Parents’ Club – Mention St. Celestine Parents’ Club when you order!

Join us for our Annual Bags Tournament to raise funds for St. Celestine School Athletics on Sunday, January 18 at the School Gym – 11 AM Blind Draw – 12 PM Tournament Start – $30 Ticket Price includes One Entry into the Blind Draw, NFL Wildcard Games, and Cash Prizes! – Tickets can be purchased in the SMTG Parish Office – Cash Bar – Split the Pot – Must be 21 years and older to attend!

Do you love to spend time outside? Do you like to meet new friends and try new things? Scouting America might be a great fit for you! Saint Celestine Pack 4690 stays active in the summertime with hikes and special events. It is a GREAT time to check us out and see if you’d like to join our pack! – Prospective scouts entering Kindergarten-5 Grade in ‘25-’26 and their families are welcome to join us at any our yearly events!

St. Celestine Athletic Program provides students with instructional and competitive sports options as an extension of the academics we offer. Participants learn fundamentals of sports and develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies. REGISTER NOW!

The  St. Celestine School Annual Fund  is a yearly contributing fund to help the school offset new and exciting initiatives and has helped us keep our technology up-to-date year after year. We are blessed by the generosity of our parishioners, alumni and school families that help us through annual fund. Donations are welcome anytime. SUPPORT US NOW!

From Technology Clubs, Fine Art and Communication Clubs, Games and Learning Clubs, Service Clubs, and Scouts, we have pretty much all clubs covered at our school – Please click on “Read more” below to learn more about the specifics of each club.